Mosquito Extermination

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Important Information About Mosquito Extermination

According to the World Health Organization, there are up to 500 million cases of mosquito-borne illnesses every year, worldwide. Of the people affected, 2.7 million will die every year. While most of these deaths do not happen in the US, the mosquito is considered by most specialists to be the most significant carrier of disease in history. Responsible for more deaths than any other animal, mosquitoes are often thought to be a nuisance to suburban backyards. However, recent outbreaks of West Nile Virus, Zika Virus and encephalitis have brought a renewed sense of purpose to mosquito extermination.

Conditions conducive to increase mosquito population

Mosquitoes are highly adaptive creatures that can reproduce just about anywhere. However, there are certain conditions that are conducive to the mosquito population. Many of which can be found in your back yard.

Stagnant Water

Uncirculated lake, pond, fountain, retention basin, birdbath, old tires, buckets, and similar areas are ideal places for mosquitoes to lay their eggs. The area of stagnant water does not need to be large to be a haven for mosquito reproduction. Once the eggs hatch, mosquitoes go through a series of water stages before becoming airborne. Areas of stagnant water are ideal for these stages since they remain largely undisturbed by weather and predators. After the airborne stage of their life is over, females will return to stagnant water to lay eggs before dying.

Moisture conditions

In order for mosquitoes to lay thrive, feed, fly and lay eggs, there needs to be a certain amount of moisture in the air. That is why humid areas of the country are so much more prone to mosquito infestations. Eradicating many of these moisture conditions on your property can also be the key to keeping these bothersuome bugs from biting your family and pets. Flowerbeds, rock holes, sprinkler heads that leak, and shady areas are typically more humid, making them an ideal place for mosquitoes to rest, live and reproduce.

Resting sites

Surprisingly, mosquitoes need rest. That is why they seek out surfaces that are away from the wind, ideally with higher levels of moisture, as resting sites. Our professional technicians will look for patio areas, gazeboes, porches, or decks that fit the bill for resting sites for mosquitoes and work to exterminate existing bugs and mitigate conditions for others to rest.

Pest Control Service

Our trained, licensed and insured technicians will protect your home from any pests that threaten it. From ants to termites, roaches to rats, we Guarantee our Pest Control Services 100%. Call Pride Pest Service today and discover why we are the local leader in pest control.

Termite Inspections

At the root of Pride Pest Service is the belief that every home or property owner should have a professional termite inspection on an annual basis and not just when purchasing a property. Call us for a complete termite inspection or termite control treatment.

Rodent Removal

Not only are rodents dirty, destructive creatures, they can carry disease into your home and cause structural damage. Stop the rodent invasion with Pride Pest Service’s Rodent Removal program. No more messy traps. No more ineffective attempts to get rid of your rodent problem. Let Pride Pest Service do the dirty work for you.

The Pride Pest Service Solution

Inspection

First, we begin with a customer interview, followed by a thorough visual inspection of the entire property for proper pest identification and determination of a course of action.

Resting Sites

Our highly trained technicians will then treat potential surfaces that may serve as a resting site for mosquites. This includes areas of dense vegetation up to a height of 6 ft as well as inverted surfaces, decks, porches, or patios. We will also treat the perimeter of your home or commercial building, up to 50 ft away from the structure.

Post Bite Sites

Next, we look at areas where you are most likely to have been bitten by mosquitoes. We treat these areas within 10 ft of the bite zone and up to 3 ft from ground level focusing on the most common places where mosquitoes rest after a blood meal and prepare to lay their eggs.

Moisture Control

Finally, our technicians will apply a small amount of granular larvicide to the places on your property where mosquitoes lay eggs. We also treat ideal breeding grounds that may have stagnant water such as bird baths, ponds, and ditches.

Programmable Misting Machine

As an optional step our qualified, trained technicians install a programmable misting machine to eliminate adult flying insects from around the home. This step may be necessary for areas that are experiencing high levels of infiltration. Call us today to schedule your free in-home estimate and to discuss ways to keep your home, building, family, customers, and pets safe from mosquitoes this season.

Customer Reviews

John has been nothing short of amazing! He is courteous, prompt, professional, and thorough. I have had literallly zero issues since he started treating our home. Appointments are easy to get, and he is very flexible on times. Great guy. Great service!